Opening Times

7 days a week - all year round

Mon - Thu.   12-3 & 6-11pm
Fri. &    Sat.   12-3 & 5-12pm
Sun.                12 -11pm
Sundays food ALL DAY (full menu)

 

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Whilst predominantly specialising in locally caught seafood (our lobster and crab are caught in Catterline bay), we pride ourselves in providing a full range of dishes for those of you desiring something other than the "catch of the day".

Our menu remains fresh, changing every 4 months, in-keeping with the seasons, reflecting traditionally available produce from the sea and land at that time.

Additionally, many of our customers eat from our specials board, which changes daily depending on what fruits the sea provides, offering yet more variety to our recognised favourites. Vegetarians are also catered for on our specials board and starters can also be increased in size to provide alternative vegetarian main courses.

Our seafood is delivered daily from Gourdon and Aberdeen fish markets with our meat prepared and delivered daily from Charles McHardy Butchers in Stonehaven. Image

So, whatever your tastes are, come along and enjoy a well balanced meal in relaxed surroundings situated amongst spectacular scenery. We don't think you will find a better eating experience in the area.

 

Menu

 

Starters - | fish | meat | desserts |

Starters 

Creel Inn Crab Soup
House speciality made with local partens, served with bread and Scottish butter.

Home-Made Pork Liver Pate
Coarse pork liver and caramelised apple pate, served with toasted walnut bread and a calvados and bramble syrup reduction .

 Tempura  Smoked Haddock                         
Light tempura battered smoked haddock goujons, served with soy wilted pak choi and a Thai basil, coconut milk and lime pesto.(GF)

 Tuna  Milanese

Breaded tuna fingers served on a caprese salad and finished with a wild garlic and anchovy dressing.

 Stuffed  Mackerel Fillets

Line caught mackerel fillets stuffed with basil, pine nuts and sun kissed tomatoes,served on a chilli, lemon and thyme braised fennel salad.(GF)

 Poached Egg & Asparagus Salad
Poached free range egg served on chargrilled asparagus spears, crispy pancetta and finished with a minted pea purée.(GF)

 Deluxe Garlic Bread
As a starter or simply as a side dish, a whole roasted garlic bulb served with pan fried olive oil bread and a spicy salsa accompaniment.

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Fish Dishes - | starters | meat | desserts |

 

Fish Dishes 

Honey Glazed Wild Sea Bass

Grilled line caught wild sea bass fillets marinated in olive oil and  rosemary, glazed with honey, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and served with black rice.(GF)  

Pan Seared Scallops

Pan seared scallops served with a Mediterranean vegetable ragout, fried parmesan polenta cake and finished with a salsa verde.(GF)

 

Oven Baked Cod Fillet

Oven baked cod fillet served on a cannelloni, borlotti and flageolet bean cassoulet, finished with a barbecue relish.(GF)

Mixed Seafood Fettuccine
Mussels, brown shrimps, calamari, clams and langoustines, rolled in a local parten crab and tomato sauce, served on a bed of squid ink fettuccine.
 
Baked Wild Sea Trout
Tranche of line caught wild sea trout, stuffed with artichoke hearts, lemon and thyme, served on dauphinoise potatoes and drizzled with a dill vinaigrette.(GF)

 Haddock Fillet in Beer Batter

Line caught haddock fillet deep fried in our own crisp beer batter served with tartar sauce and chips.

 Grilled Catterline Bay Lobster
Served with a light garlic and lemon butter. Please enquire about lobster sizes.

Seafood Platter for two to share
A feast of fresh seafood for two to share on one platter.

 This selection will vary depending on availability but can include: Langoustines, scallops, calamari, marinated crab claws, smoked salmon, mussels, clams, lobster, oysters and other round or flat fish, served with chips, salad and a variety of dips.

 

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Meat Dishes

 Beef Rolls
Thin strips of topside beef wrapped around Scottish haggis and braised in a rich trappist ale and onion gravy.

Pork Belly Duo

A duo of tender braised pork belly served with roasted baby potatoes & veg, finished with a rich tarragon jus.(GF) 

 

Corn-fed  Chicken Breast

Corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with sun-blush tomatoes and mozzarella, served on a bed of truffle mash with a saffron cream sauce. 

Barbary Fried Duck Breast
Pan fried Barbary duck breast served with stir fried savoy cabbage and Confit Jerusalem artichokes, finished with a plum and Madeira jus.

Lamb Rack
Oven roasted rack of pistachio crusted lamb served with roasted peppers, spiced couscous and a thyme jus.

CharGrilled Fillet Steak
Chargrilled Aberdeen Angus Fillet Steak, cooked to your liking served on dauphinoise potatoes with sweet sherry soaked figs and a black trumpet jus

 
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Desserts


White Chocolate Panna Cotta
White chocolate panna cotta with a soft caramel centre, garnished with home-made honeycomb pieces.(GF)

Caramelised Banana Bavarois
Banana and crème de banane liqueur set whipped custard served with caramelised bananas.(GF)

Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake set on a chocolate biscuit base laced with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate.

Sticky Apple and Carrot Pudding
A popular indulgence, unique to the Creel Inn, served with a butterscotch sauce and your choice of ice cream, cream or even both!

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
A traditional homemade creamed rice pudding with sultanas, cream and a hint of cinnamon, served with a summer berry, honey and ale compote.(GF)

Trio of Cheeses
A carefully selected trio of fine cheeses served with biscuits, oatcakes and a plumb and ginger chutney.
 

Sorbets
Please see our specials board for our selection of mouth watering sorbets, served with home made highland shortbread.

 
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